Susan Sarandon reminded us of the good guys out there, when she revealed actor Paul Newman gave her part of his salary. Cyprus vowed to close the gender pay gap.

There were also tone deaf moments women are all too familiar with. McDonald’s was criticized for turning its golden arches upside-down (“W”!), rather than increase wages. President Trump talked women’s empowerment.

Thank you for following us through it all.

Here is every woman who has ever won a Nobel Prize.

The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize)

Happy International Women's Day! We're celebrating the women who have changed the world.

As we alluded to in our previous post, women are underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers. So to highlight those fighting to change that gender imbalance, check out these resources.

First, from coder and American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow, Maryam Zaringhalam. Her list of women in sciences starts with her mother, a doctor.

Maryam Zaringhalam, PhD (@webmz_)

First and always, I'm thankful for my mom. I've looked up to her all my life for her unbelievable strength & warmth. She's the kind of doctor who gave her patients our home phone number so they could call any time day or night if there was anything they needed. And call they did pic.twitter.com/cUCYtFN1Uv

NASA’s Planetquest reminded us of Natalie Batalha, Sara Seager, Debra Fischer and Jessie Dotson, astronomers and astrophysicists leading mission such as the Kepler spacecraft and the Hubble telescope. And don’t forget about the women at CERN, the world’s largest particle physics lab.

We don’t hear about them very often, but actually women have been working in science... well, forever.

Check out the story below of Enheduanna, the Sumerian high-priestess expected to make accurate astronomical predictions in 2300 BCE.

Examples from the last couple centuries? In 1938, Lise Meitner solved the problem of nuclear fission. Thirty-five years ago this week meitnerium was discovered, and became the only element named solely a woman who was not a mythical figure.

Katherine Johnson not only helped integrate a school in West Virginia, but also made calculations for NASA space missions. She was later played by Taraji P Henson in Hidden Figures.

Because that clearly does not cover everyone, Scientific American compiled a whole list of women in science. And so did the 500 Women Scientists project, a resource for everyone to use to highlight women’s voices.

Royal Astronomical Society (@RoyalAstroSoc)

Enheduanna was a high-priestess and princess who lived in the Sumerian city-state of Ur, now part of Iraq. She was appointed Priestess of the Moon Goddess in about 2354 BCE, which required making accurate mathematical and astronomical predictions. #STEMlegends#WomenInSTEMpic.twitter.com/ji9IBPHahA

To borrow a metaphor from a paper by [Louise] Antony [a prominent philosopher], philosophy could involve a ‘perfect storm’ of social and psychological factors that conspire to make it difficult for women to persist in the field. No single intervention is likely to change the climate.*More on that in a moment.

Philosophy Matters (@PhilosophyMttrs)

the argument here is still valid : women are underrepresented in philosophy. That fact is not in dispute. So on #InternationalWomensDay, let's take a moment to reflect on the reasons why this situation persists and what can be done about it. ... . https://t.co/kPeSRnEufV

In other news from the swamp, a record number of women are running for Congress this year.

One of the 575 running for a US House, Senate or governor’s seat is Fayrouz Saad. She is seeking a House seat just north-west of Detroit, Michigan. Right now, 106 of the 535 Congressional seats are filled by women – or 19%.

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Saad said members of her family were sometimes told by strangers, “I can’t wait for Donald Trump to deport you.”

I had this moment of clarity after the election that rather than hoping someone else steps in, why shouldn’t I?... I want to run as soon as possible.”

If Saad wins, she will be the first Muslim-American female member of Congress.

Here’s an official statement from the Trump White House about women’s empowerment, accompanied by pictures of his almost entirely white male cabinet sitting around a bunch of rockets. Enjoy.

Trump gestures behind a model of a rocket. US Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin sits to his left. Photograph: Michael Reynolds/UPI / Barcroft Images

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the many incredible contributions made by women of all ages in the United States and around the world. We honor the vital role of women in our communities, businesses, civil society, and government. And we reaffirm our Nation’s commitment to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to succeed.

Despite some recent progress around the world, too many women still face tremendous barriers to participation in all aspects of life. This must change. Women are critical to economic growth and global stability. When women are empowered, communities and entire nations thrive.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting in Washington, with some model rockets. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Over the past year, my Administration has championed the creation of international initiatives to promote women’s economic empowerment. Through the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), we are working to improve access to capital for women entrepreneurs in the developing world. With the formation of the Canada-United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders, we are engaging with the private sector to reduce barriers to women’s participation in business. And through the Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s new “2X Women’s Initiative,” we are mobilizing $1 billion for investment into projects that support women in emerging markets.

Moreover, I have worked with Congress to enact policies that encourage American women to pursue careers in the international arena. In October, I signed the Women, Peace, and Security Act, which promotes the participation of women in conflict prevention and post-conflict peace efforts around the world. Involvement in these efforts will provide women with important opportunities to use their skills and abilities to mediate difficult situations and to keep our country safe.

US President Donald Trump speaks beside US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, with rocket models on the table. Photograph: Michael Reynolds/UPI / Barcroft Images

Today, my Administration is launching USAID’s WomenConnect Challenge. In an increasingly connected world, women are lagging behind in access to the internet. In fact, 1.7 billion women in low and middle-income countries around the world remain unconnected today. The WomenConnect Challenge will help women in these developing countries gain access to the digital technology that is so foundational for productivity and participation in the global economy.

My Administration is also supporting women in the United States by empowering them to continue driving the success of our Nation. In 2017, the Small Business Administration increased capital loans to women-owned businesses by more than $575 million.

Through these and many other initiatives, we seek to empower women of all backgrounds to achieve their economic potential and shape our world. As we mark International Women’s Day, we remain committed to the worthwhile mission of enhancing women’s leadership in the world and building a stronger America for all.